Mesa Springs Healthcare Center
7171 Buffalo Gap Rd · Abilene, TX · 79606 · 3256928080
89 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,190 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2026
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 19, 2026
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Administration
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No harm found · B March 19, 2026
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · B March 19, 2026
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Administration
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No harm found · B March 19, 2026
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 12, 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675645 · certified since December 4, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.